Think Tank Retreat, Goa, India (2009)**

Artist/Designer: RMA

Project Location: India

Figure 1: This image shows the clean white cuboid structures along with the large and simple pitch roof ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Romil Sheth, Rajesh Vora )

Figure 2: The pitch roof is on the above floor and it is a series of wooden battens covered by terracotta tiles to keep the space cool ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Romil Sheth, Rajesh Vora )

Figure 3: An uninterrupted expanse of space for meditation ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Romil Sheth, Rajesh Vora )

Figure 4: Interior space with both levels ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Romil Sheth, Rajesh Vora )

Figure 5: Ground floor waiting area ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Romil Sheth, Rajesh Vora )

Figure 6: Ground floor, entry area ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Romil Sheth, Rajesh Vora )

Figure 7: Section ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: RMA Architects )

Figure 8: Section ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: RMA Architects )

Style/Period(s):
Contemporary, Organic Architecture

Primary Material(s):
Ceramic, Plaster, Wood, Brick

Function(s):
Health Facility

Related Website(s):

Archdaily Article | Accessed : June 2, 2020

Milimet Design Website | Accessed : June 2, 2020

RMA Architects | Accessed : October 27, 2020

Indian Architects Article | Accessed : October 27, 2020

Architectuul Article | Accessed : October 27, 2020

Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2009

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Building Address: Valpoi, Goa, India

Significant Dates: Completed in 2009

Supporting Staff/ Designers: RMA Architects

Tags: Projects, Built Projects, Selected Projects, Residential Architecture, Social Housing, Healthcare Architecture, Residential,India, Think Tank Retreat, Goa, 2009, 21st Century, Contemporary, Organic Architecture, Ceramic, Plaster, Wood, Brick, Health, RMA Architects

This is a very simple and modest yet strongly designed retreat, due to it’s unexpected geometrical mass. The retreat Is comprised of 8 living units and a healthcare center. The spaces are used for Yoga, Meditation & informal meetings. It is made with clay tiled roofs and laterite stone which are local materials and help to keep the space cool. All the spaces are designed as individual boxes that unify under the common clay roof. Along with a thermally functional roof, natural ventilation is kept as the main focus and the space is allowed to breathe

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